Field Jobs That Hit $100K with Overtime
Not every high-paying oilfield job starts with a six-figure base salary — but with long shifts, 24/7 operations, and generous overtime, many field roles can easily break the $100K barrier.
Here are some examples:
Roughneck / Floorhand
- Base Pay: $40,000 - $60,000
- With OT: Can exceed $100,000
- The backbone of drilling operations — grueling work, long hours, and non-stop shifts.
Derrickhand
- Base Pay: $60,000 - $80,000
- With OT: $100,000+
- Works high up on the rig, handling pipe and fluid systems.
Equipment Operator
- Base Pay: $55,000 - $70,000
- With OT: $100,000+
- Operates machinery used in drilling, fracking, or construction.
Hydraulic Fracturing Crew Member
- Base Pay: $60,000 - $75,000
- With OT: $100,000+
- Long shifts and travel-heavy schedules can quickly rack up high earnings.
Mud Engineer (Drilling Fluids Specialist)
- Base Pay: $80,000 - $95,000
- With OT and Per Diem: $110,000+
- Manages the drilling fluids that cool and lubricate the drill bit.
Final Thoughts
The oilfield rewards hustle. Whether you’re managing a rig or working the floor, many roles can get you to — and well past — the $100,000 mark when you factor in overtime, hazard pay, and per diem.
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